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Two 25.0N weights are suspended at opposite ends of a rope that passes over a light, frictionless pulley. The pulley is attached to a chain that goes to the ceiling. What is the tension in the chain(in Newton)?

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We have assumed that the tension in the chain is Tc. So on balancing the forces we will get

Tc=F+F Tc=25+25 Tc=50 N

So, the tension in the chain is 50N.

Hence correct option is 1

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Two 25.0‐N weights are suspended at opposite ends of a rope that passes over a light, frictionless pulley. The pulley is attached to a chain that goes to the ceiling. What is the tension in the chain(in Newton)?